Airlines expect this to be a very busy summer travel season, even though airfares are higher. Travelers should prepare for disruptions, with one of the big reasons being a shortage of pilots.
But travelers should prepare for disruptions, with one of the big reasons being a shortage of pilots."They just kept delaying it and delaying it and delaying it," traveler Gary Thomas said."Trying to find a flight under $700 was a problem," Thomas added.A new survey by Longwoods International claims more than half of U.S. travelers say transportation costs will impact their travel in the next six months.
Several major airlines are still scrambling to make adjustments ahead of a busy summer travel season. Earlier this year, Fort Worth-based American Airlines adjusted its schedule by reducing to less travel routes and adding flights to popular destinations. In a statement, American told FOX4: "Our summer preparations began last year as demand returned and we haven’t slowed down on hiring and onboarding…In fact, we have already welcomed more than 600 new pilots this year."
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